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Strongylognathus emeryi

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Strongylognathus emeryi faces severe population declines due to habitat fragmentation and loss of suitable nesting sites in Mediterranean grasslands and scrublands. As a slave-making ant species dependent on specific host ant populations, disruption to local ant community structures through agricultural intensification and urban development poses additional threats. Climate change-induced shifts in temperature and precipitation patterns may further destabilize the delicate ecological relationships this species requires for reproduction and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Strongylognathus emeryi inhabits Mediterranean grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands with well-drained soils suitable for underground nesting. The species requires proximity to colonies of host ant species, particularly in areas with sparse vegetation cover and adequate sun exposure for thermoregulation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Strongylognathus emeryi classified as Vulnerable?
Strongylognathus emeryi is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Strongylognathus emeryi faces severe population declines due to habitat fragmentation and loss of suitable nesting sites in Mediterranean grasslands and scrublands. As a slave-making ant species dependent on specific host ant populations, disruption to local ant community structures through agricultural intensification and urban development poses additional threats. Climate change-induced shifts in temperature and precipitation patterns may further destabilize the delicate ecological relationships this species requires for reproduction and survival.
Where does Strongylognathus emeryi live?
Strongylognathus emeryi occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Strongylognathus emeryi?
The main threats to Strongylognathus emeryi are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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